Alder Creek is a stream in Mariposa County, California, in the United States. It is a tributary of the South Fork Merced River.
Alder Creek was likely named after Alnus rhombifolia, also known as alder.
Course Alder Creek rises about 3 miles southeast of Badger Pass Ski Area in Mariposa County, California, and then flows southwest to join South Fork Merced River about 6 miles northwest of Wawona.
Watershed Alder Creek drains of area, receives about 45.6 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 308.92, and is about 92% forested.
See also List of rivers of California
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